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County record · fips 31177 · Nebraska

WashingtonNE

Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Nebraska and national vote
2024 result
R+42.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
5–35
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1964
D+1.2
this countyNebraskanational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1932+63.7 ptsDemocrats
1968-42.3 ptsRepublicans
1964+39.2 ptsDemocrats
1920-39.1 ptsRepublicans
1912+37.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
21,106
College (BA+)
37%
Median income
$94,396
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
62%
Age 65+
19%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Harrison, IA · Pottawattamie, IA · Burt, NE · Dodge, NE · Douglas, NE